Cybersecurity

Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Shedding Light On The Darknet
Shedding Light On The Darknet
March 10, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

With emerging technologies and new customer trends constantly impacting the way consumers pay, information security can often be an afterthought on the path to innovation....

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Credit Unions Want SMEs Held To Same Cybersecurity Standards
Credit Unions Want SMEs Held To Same Cybersecurity Standards
March 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

While credit unions and banks are tasked with protecting payment information, small businesses should also be playing their part in that cybersecurity effort, said one credit...

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The Best Defense Against The Worst (Cyber)Offenses
The Best Defense Against The Worst (Cyber)Offenses
March 10, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercrime is ever present and ever bolder as bad guys seek to topple the most basic building blocks of how we live, interact and shop,...

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PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Study Shows One-Third Ransomware Victims Pay Up
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Study Shows One-Third Ransomware Victims Pay Up
March 09, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

With mounds of data created on a daily basis and businesses looking to capitalize on that data, there’s a high probability of getting hacked by...

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New Report Finds IT Cybersecurity Shortage Hurting Companies In Fight Against Ransomware
New Report Finds IT Cybersecurity Shortage Hurting Companies In Fight Against Ransomware
March 09, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

A new report from CyberEdge Group, a research and marketing firm serving the cybersecurity industry’s top vendors, has found that ransomware incidents are at an...

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Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime
Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime
March 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

FBI Director James Comey discussed cybersecurity issues at a Boston College cybersecurity conference this week, highlighting that Americans should let go of their expectations of...

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Google Dials Up Nest Security With Two-Factor Authentication
Google Dials Up Nest Security With Two-Factor Authentication
March 08, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Connected thermostat maker Nest rolled out two-factor authentication support through a software update on Tuesday (March 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Consumer Reports To Start Rating Security, Privacy Of Connected Devices
Consumer Reports To Start Rating Security, Privacy Of Connected Devices
March 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Consumer Reports announced Monday (Mar. 6) that it is gearing up to rate consumer appliances based on their security and privacy. Get the Full Story...

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IDology: Fighting The (Good) Fraud Fight
IDology: Fighting The (Good) Fraud Fight
March 07, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Making sure you are who you say you are is the central tenet in transactions, online and off. But in an age where identities have...

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